Image Size and Mounting:
All photographs must be a minimum size of 8” x 10” and a maximum size of 12” x 16". Photographs MUST be mounted on clean, white, undamaged foam core with a 2” border.
Identification of Images:
All photographs must be a minimum size of 8” x 10” and a maximum size of 12” x 16". Photographs MUST be mounted on clean, white, undamaged foam core with a 2” border.
- Maximum display area per image is 16" x 20".
- Bristol board, card stock or matte board is not permitted.
- No identifying markings of any kind are permitted on the front of the image or mounting.
- Matte's are not permitted.
- Prints must be securely adhered with no staples or exposed tape/glue on front or back of image or mounting material.
Identification of Images:
- 5 items must be clearly indicated in pen on the reverse, top left corner of each foam core mount;
- Category
- Short title of image
- "top" of image, indicated with arrow
- Name, address and telephone number of photographer
- Value of image for sale or indicate NFS (not for sale).
- For your convenience, we have provided a sheet of PA Submission Labels that can be filled in, printed & affixed to the back of your images.
Image Submission Labels
Fill out, print and attach one label to the back of each image submitted for display.
Click to download PDF
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Mounting 101
A beautiful print that is poorly mounted makes a poor statement. Here are some tips you can use to ensure your images are beautifully presented for judging and display...
DO...
Here is what you'll need. Click to enlarge each tip...
DO...
- Use a good quality, NEW foam core board that is clean & has crisp edges
- Use high quality double sided tape around all edges of your image for a secure mount
- Use a SHARP knife to cut your foam core or the edges will fray
- Use a clean cloth to press images in place so you don't get smudges on your print or board
- Use a 2" wide ruler for perfect edges (available at most arts & craft stores)
- Take pride in the way your works of art are displayed to the Judges & the public
Here is what you'll need. Click to enlarge each tip...
Mounting Do's and Don'ts
DO
Tip 1
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Tip 2
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Tip 3
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DON'T
Here are some examples of mounting issues you want to avoid...
- Don't use old boards that are dirty or torn from previous mounts
- Don't use mounting adhesive in only the corners of the image - it will fall off during gallery display or before
- Don't use a dull knife or your edges will be ragged and frayed
- Don't submit a board covered in dirt and smudges
- Don't submit boards with uneven or inaccurately measured borders
- Don't mount images printed with uneven white borders. Trim the borders equally before mounting.
Here are some examples of mounting issues you want to avoid...
Avoid boards that have obvious signs of damage
Images don't stick well over creases
White out does not cover mistakes!
Poor adhesive leads to loose images
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Bent corners don't look good!
Tear marks take away from your image
Keep your edges crisp
Use a sharp knife so you don't fray foam core
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